A pair of porcelain-clad skyscrapers are being built at the Domino Sugar Refinery redevelopment site on the Brooklyn waterfront. A notable addition to the landscape, the structures were designed by Selldorf Architects. The project, known as the One Domino Square, showcases the fusion of design innovation, urban planning, and sustainable considerations.
Because of their height and aesthetic, the porcelain-clad skyscrapers certainly deliver a prominent and eye-catching presence on the East River waterfront. While one is 550 feet in height, the other is 450. The towers are connected by a shared podium. Selldorf Architects carefully and strategically selected material for the podium—granite with acid-etched glass spandrels—that will contrast with the iridescent porcelain tile that envelops the rest of the skyscrapers' facade.
Image Credit: Nicholas Venezia, renderings by Two Trees Management
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Porcelain-clad Skyscrapers
- The porcelain-clad skyscrapers at the Domino Sugar Refinery redevelopment site on the Brooklyn waterfront offer opportunities for design innovation and sustainable urban planning.
- Fusion of Design Innovation
- The One Domino Square project by Selldorf Architects showcases a fusion of design innovation, incorporating materials like porcelain and granite to create an eye-catching aesthetic.
- Urban Planning Considerations
- The development of One Domino Square on the East River waterfront highlights the importance of considering sustainable and urban planning principles in creating iconic skyscrapers.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- The modern porcelain-clad skyscrapers designed by Selldorf Architects present disruptive innovation opportunities in architectural design and materials usage.
- Construction
- The construction industry can capitalize on the demand for porcelain-clad skyscrapers and innovative building materials in projects like One Domino Square.
- Urban Development
- The development of One Domino Square at the former Domino Sugar Refinery site highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in urban planning and revitalizing industrial areas.
